00:00Cardiff City's first summer under Brian Barry Murphy has been one of measured change
00:06rather than headline-grabbing activity, yet optimism around the club is high.
00:12The Bluebirds completed just one edition on deadline day,
00:16bringing in Omari Kellerman from Chelsea on a season-long loan.
00:19The 19-year-old at £19m signing for Chelsea last year arrives in South Wales
00:25as he recovers full fitness after hamstring surgery
00:28and is expected to add flair and versatility, once fully up to speed.
00:34That deal capped how much of a window Cardiff have recruited only two players.
00:39Goalkeeper Nathan Trott is already impressed with sharp save and distribution
00:42and defender Gabriel Oshow, the sole permanent signing.
00:47Oshow, with top-flight experience in both France and England,
00:51is seen as a cornerstone of Barry Murphy's defence.
00:54Significantly, the manager also moved quickly to tie down highly-rated centre-back Dylan Lawler
01:00to a new three-year contract, fending off interest from bigger clubs.
01:06The exits were handled early, clearing space for the squad's younger core to flourish.
01:11With a trimmed group, Academy products like Kian Ashford, Joel Colwell and Isaac Davis
01:16are being trusted to now step up.
01:19Ashford in particular has already scored twice,
01:21filling in effectively after Oli Tanner's injury.
01:25In midfield, Ryan Wintle remains a key cog,
01:28while Alex Robinson is expected to return from injury
01:31after the international break to further strengthen options
01:34alongside Colwell and David Turnbull.
01:37Perhaps most exciting has been Ruben Colwell,
01:40who has emerged as one of League One's standout players,
01:43delivering goals, assists and leadership in equal measure.
01:47Up front, the left flank is a battle between Chris Willock and Davis,
01:52while Kellyman is tipped to be used across multiple attacking positions.
01:56With an unbeaten start that sees City top of League One
02:00heading into the international break,
02:02Barry Murphy's careful recruitment strategy looks to have struck the right balance.
02:07Limited signings, a reliance on youth and a squad
02:10quietly building momentum for a promotion push.
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